San Diego has a new offense under coach Mike McCoy and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. As the team installs the building blocks during the ongoing first phase of its workout program, most of the skill position players who will make this roster are here to listen.

While easily two starters could be drafted this month onto the offensive line, wide receivers like Malcom Floyd, Vincent Brown, Eddie Royal and Robert Meachem are present. Same with tight ends Antonio Gates, John Phillips and Ladarius Green and running backs Ryan Mathews, Danny Woodhead and Ronnie Brown.

"We’re going to build this system over time," McCoy said last month. "Ken Whisenhunt is going to do a great job. He has a great plan in place for the direction we want to head in as an offense and with the rest of the offensive staff."

As attendance goes, wide receiver Danario Alexander is an exception.

The restricted free agent is weighing interest around the league before deciding whether to sign his one-year, $1.323 million tender. The situation is expected to be resolved this month. No team can submit an offer sheet to the Chargers after April 19. San Diego would have five days to match that offer, or it'd lose Alexander to that team without receiving draft compensation in return.

A resolution sooner rather than later may be ideal.

On April 16, the team begins a three-day voluntary minicamp.

Chargers mailbag

Q: What happened to the Chargers mailbag? I loved it. It was great when Acee had it and you really stepped in nicely behind him. Great insights and it gave Chargers fans a forum during the offseason. -Joe D. from Temecula

A: The mailbag was lost in the transition from the old to new website. I'm told the process to redesign and restore it continues. It's taken a little longer than expected, and with the draft approaching, we wanted it back in some form. So for now, this form will do. Submit questions to michael.gehlken@utsandiego.com with your name and city included.

Q: When will the Chargers find a strong safety? They needed one last draft but weren't positioned to take the best one, Mark Barron. How about Kenny Vaccaro this year at pick 11? -Dave S.

A: I wouldn't look for that. A steady presence alongside Eric Weddle is not viewed as a key missing part to this team's success. The draft is where we see the Chargers address, first and foremost, the offensive line, and that likely will begin in the opening round. If they were to go defense first and offense later, a greater need exists on the front seven than in the secondary. Factoring the holes on offense, the draft's safety depth and the roster's presence of a rehabbing Brandon Taylor — who could develop to become that guy — Vaccaro to the Chargers would be a considerable shock.

Q: Hey Michael, I understand we're strapped because of our salary cap situation. But with that said, do you believe we could still make a move on draft day, i.e. a trade for like Branden Albert and then draft Chance Warmack or Jonathan Cooper? –Linh H.